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Dreamgirls Cover Image DVD DVD

Dreamgirls [videorecording (DVD)] / DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present a Laurence Mark production, a Bill Condon film ; produced by Laurence Mark ; written for the screen and directed by Bill Condon.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1415731535
  • ISBN: 9781415731536
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen [ed.]
  • Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, 2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from container.
Based on the original Broadway production book and lyrics by Tom Eyen.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2006.
Special features: 12 never-before-seen extended musical numbers; Beyoncé music video "Listen."
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Tobias Schliessler ; edited by, Virginia Katz ; music by, Henry Krieger ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; production designer, John Myhre.
Participant or Performer Note:
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for langauge, some sexuality and drug content.
System Details Note:
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Language Note:
English (Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0) or French (Dolby 5.1) dialogue with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Academy Awards (USA), 2007: Oscar - Best Achievement in Sound Mixing (Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer, Willie D. Burton) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Jennifer Hudson).
Golden Globes, USA, 2007: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy ; Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Eddie Murphy) ; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Jennifer Hudson).
Subject: Girl groups (Musical groups) > United States > Drama.
Popular music > United States > Drama.
African American singers > Drama.
Music trade > United States > Drama.
Conjuntos musicales > Estados Unidos > Teatro.
Cantantes > Estados Unidos > Teatro.
Genre: Musical films.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Town of Plymouth.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Pease Public Library DVD A DREAM 34598000576572 Audio-visual Available -

Summary: Three young women, Deena Jones, Effie White and Lorrell Robinson desire to become pop stars. They get their wish when they are picked to be backup singers for the legendary James "Thunder" Early. When they are set free for leads, Curtis Taylor and Effie's brother C.C. decide that Deena should be the lead singer, which upsets Effie. The girls discover exactly what it takes to be in the music business and what they must give up to realize their dreams.

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